In Japan, ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a design concept of the hydrogen-fueled engine compatible 5,000KL oil tanker with electric propulsion system developed by UYENO TRANSTECH LTD., YANMAR POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. This is the world’s first AiP certification for the design of an oil tanker […]
In Egypt, Voltalia and its partner TAQA Arabia, signed a framework agreement during the Egypt-EU Investment Conference 2024, which was held on June 29 and 30 in Cairo. The Egypt-EU Investment Conference was held under the auspices of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab […]
In the UK, for the first time, SBTi’s latest draft consultation includes requirements for companies to set alternative feedstock targets for CCU, bio-based and chemical recycling – in line with RCI’s renewable carbon concept The Science Based Targets Initiative provides companies with a science-based methodology for setting CO2 targets that are consistent with limiting global warming […]
In Brazil, a technical meeting involving scientific leaders from Acelen Renewables, Embrapii, and Embrapa initiated the technological development project for macauba palm species to produce renewable aviation fuel (SAF), green diesel (HVO), thermal energy, and other high-value-added co-products. The open innovation partnership aims to contribute to the domestication of macauba, the subsequent implementation of commercial […]
In Nigeria, Chinimandi reports that cassava prices are soaring as demand increases for ethanol production. Although ethanol uses cassava varieties with high levels of starch rather than the low starch varieties that are used for staple foods, food staples have seen prices rise 50% in recent months along with ethanol feedstock. Farmers are expanding crop […]
In Denmark, a biofriendly new material made from barley starch blended with fiber from sugarbeet waste sees the light of day at the University of Copenhagen – a strong material that turns into compost should it end up in nature. In the long term, the researchers hope that their invention can help put the brakes […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion Swedish scheme to support carbon capture and storage aimed at reducing carbon dioxide released during the combustion or processing of biomass (‘biogenic CO2′). The measure will contribute to the achievement of Sweden’s climate targets and the EU’s strategic objectives under […]
In Germany, Lufthansa Group is introducing an Environmental Cost Surcharge. The surcharge is intended to cover part of the steadily rising additional costs due to regulatory environmental requirements. These include the statutory blending quota of initially two percent for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for departures from European Union (EU) countries from January 1, 2025, adjustments […]
In Romania, OMV Petrom concluded a contract with Expur S.A. for the supply of fully refined vegetable oil. It will be used as feedstock in the Petrobrazi refinery’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO) production facility, for which the company recently made final investment decision. The contract was concluded for a period of […]
In Washington, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced improvements to the camelina pilot crop insurance program for the 2025 and succeeding crop years. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage options by allowing enterprise units and increasing maximum coverage levels. In addition, RMA is aligning planting dates with winter wheat for the Southern Plains. […]
